Regular Naps Could Cause These Two Health Complications

A new study involving nearly 400,000 participants showed that people who nap for extended periods during the day are more likely to develop high blood pressure and are at greater risk for stroke.

Study participants who typically napped during the day were 12% more likely to develop high blood pressure over time and were 24% more likely to have a stroke compared with people who never napped.

There’s a big “but” at the end of those conclusions, according to Christina Abavana, MD a sleep medicine specialist with Hartford HealthCare’s Ayer Neuroscience Institute and Tallwood Men’s Health.

“Someone who finds themselves excessively sleepy during the day, and feels the need to nap almost every day most likely has other medical conditions that are causing that,” Abavana said. “It is the reason behind the need to nap that is putting the person at risk.”

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